If anyone has ventured into that area and can give me any advice and info.

This is how we invest, and have purchased over 200 apartments without any joint ventures partners, and without using any of our own money.

@Tzvi Ausubel Definitely something I've considered like I mentioned in my original post but I would only want to venture into a new market if it was with a proven operator with a strong track record and footprint there.

I'm open to joint ventures, I bring capital, a drive to succeed to the table and I want to learn.

I have an insurance broker background as I have been in the business for over 10 years and i figured since the pandemic slowed things down in the insurance field , i had to find something new to venture out to ; As a rookie i was able to close on 3 multi unit properties between May and December.

That being said, a mistake now unlike at mistake at 30 will be a big problem.As @Charles Seaman mentioned, best approach would be partnering with other more experienced investors who know how to own and operate multifamily properties and learn as you go while reaping the investment returns.You can invest either actively in a Joint Venture or passively in a syndication.Due to the compounding impact of investment when done properly - investing $50,000 a year every year for 10 years should provide the income you need at 65 let’s say.

Good luck on this venture! 

If you are going to do flipping, wholesaling or joint ventures, then you should have an LLC. 

I have ventured down the road of OOS investing several times and each time I've come up with the conclusion that OKC is a phenomenal place to invest. 

I am looking to buy and hold multi families in my area for now, but I am willing to venture out of state to find deals.